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| Smoke testing
sewer systems was introduced in the early 1960's as a method of
identifying areas where extraneous water was entering sanitary sewer
systems. Today, smoke testing is known to be a proven method of
effectively identifying inflow (storm/ground water entry into sanitary
sewer), connected roof and basement drains, yard drains, illegal taps,
and storm sewer cross connections. Reducing inflow and infiltration
saves costs from treating groundwater at wastewater treatment plants.
The Environmental Protection Agency has instructed municipalities to
eliminate inflow and infiltration into sewer systems. And smoke testing
sewer systems is an effective way to accomplish this goal. |
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Smoke testing is accomplished by
isolating a section of sewer line and introducing smoke into the line
utilizing a smoke blower and smoke-generating device. (Important: Notify
all local authorities and citizens before conducting smoke tests! Cherne
provides guidelines for properly preparing and announcing to the
community that a smoke test will be conducted.) Lines are first isolated
using pipe plugs. Then smoke is introduced into the sewer system. The
test crew then checks buildings, roof vents, the street, and other areas
that potentially could be a source of extraneous water and records those
locations for corrective follow-up.
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Smoke Blowers
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| Smoke
Blowers |
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Cherne offers the broadest line of smoke testing
equipment available today. Our smoke blowers are available for either
traditional "smoke bombs" or liquid smoke fluid. Available
with Honda or Briggs & Stratton engines, our units generate up to
4000 cubic feet per minute of airflow to quickly introduce smoke into
the sewer system. Cherne's blowers are made of lightweight cast aluminum
and feature a 1/2" foam cell gasket to insure a leak-free seal on
manholes and minimize vibration. The traditional smoke blower has a
smoke bomb box holder, whereas the liquid smoke blower is supplied with
a pressurized tank, hose and all components necessary to conduct the
smoke test.
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Smoke Bombs (SGD) & Liquid Smoke
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Smoke Bombs (SGD) & Smoke Fluid
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Cherne's
Smoke generating devices are time-proven, simple to use, and can be used
with most smoke blowers on the market today. SGD
MSDS Info |
SPECIFICATIONS for
CHERNE Air Loc® Smoke Blower |
Part
Number |
Product
Description |
Engine
Type |
Product
Weight |
| 303
550 |
Smoke
Blower w/ "Bomb" Holder |
Briggs* |
65
lbs (30kg) |
| 303 568 |
Smoke Blower w/
"Bomb" Holder |
Honda |
65 lbs (30kg) |
| 303
008 |
Smoke
Blower w/ Fluid Conversion Kit |
Briggs* |
66
lbs (30kg) |
| 014
722 |
Smoke
Blower Replacement Fan (Left Pitch) |
s |
2.5
lbs (1.1kg) |
| 015 370 |
Smoke
"Bomb" Holder |
s |
3 lbs (1.4kg) |
| 036
308 |
Fluid
Smoke Conversion Kit (Briggs* Engine) |
s |
2
lbs (1.0kg) |
Part
Number |
Smoke Products
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Case
Quantity |
Product
Weight |
| 035 058 |
One Gallon
Fluid Smoke |
s |
8 lbs (3.6kg) |
| 035
068 |
Five
Gallon Fluid Smoke |
s |
40
lbs (18.2kg) |
| 034 348 |
30 Second (4000
cubic feet) SGD |
12 |
2 lbs (1.0kg) |
| 034
358 |
60
Second (8000 cubic feet) SGD |
12 |
2
lbs (1.0kg) |
| 034 368 |
3 Minute
(40,000 cubic feet) SGD |
12 |
6 lbs (3.0kg) |
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034 378
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3
Minute (40,000 cubic feet) SGD |
12 |
6
lbs (3.0kg) |
| (*Briggs
& Stratton Engine does not meet the State of California's emission
requirements.) |
